The nurse explains that what drug resource book is compiled from package inserts?
A) Nurses Drug Guide
B) Physicias's Desk Reference (PDR)
C) Drug Facts and Comparisons
D) AMA Drug Evaluations
B
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The PDR is a compilation of information found on package inserts. The Nurses Drug Guide uses more easily understood language and incorporates nursing considerations and patient teaching points. Drug Facts and Comparisons includes cost comparison, often not found in other drug resource guides. The AMA Drug Evaluations is far less biased than the PDR and includes drugs still in the research stage of development.
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